Finding my Voice

This is my fourth blog entry and I am working to find my voice in writing.  I teach 4th grade and one of the subjects I teach is writing.  I tell my students one of the most important aspects of “good” writing is an author that has found their voice and knows how to communicate [...]

How do you define “middle class?”

My wife and I both teach and our combined earnings exceed $50,000 but not above $100,000.  We budget, clip coupons, worry about the rising cost of raising our family, and we often wonder if we are setting aside enough money to ensure a comfortable retirement for ourselves. If the title of this blog is life in the [...]

How do you rate your knowlege of personal finance?

About four years ago my wife and I went through a tough time financially that began an awakening financially.  I am college educated and considered myself to be knowledgeable financially, yet we were in deep in debt and at risk of losing our house.  I learned (or didn’t learn) about personal finance from my parents.  [...]

My first entry and purpose of this blog

Welcome to my blog.  This site will be devoted to thriving in the middle class.  You will find tips and suggestions on what you can do to improve the life you are living in the middle class.  A lot of the content will be based on personal finance (since our income is what determines our [...]